I like that death is placed before life...In my culture we put a cup of rice next to the departed-the image that forms in the cup defines the form that they will take in the next life, 'once more maybe life'. Smiles.

The circle and cycle of life in vivid pictures. So sad to see death and yet, it is death which leads to knew life, isn't it. This is an amazing write. One of the best of yours I've read so far! Wonderful writing.

It is strange that mankind is often unwilling to embrace the cycle of life that you so eloquently describe. We are good at thinking somehow we are in charge ignoring the fact that we are not, being only an irritant in its plan. You have captured its beauty in your wonderful words.